Stronger Together: Promoting Export through Female-only SME Consortia
Organized by the Private Sector Development Research Network
Hosted by International Growth Centre (IGC)
Moderated by Nathalie Raschka, Policy Economist (Firms), IGC
Friday, 13th June 2025 from 9-10am EDT
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
This seminar will explore the impact of export consortia on female-led businesses in Tunisia. Dr. Florian Münch from the London School of Economics will present findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that incentivized female entrepreneurs to organize into consortia. The study reveals how these consortia affected firm performance, export capabilities, and entrepreneurial empowerment. Key findings include increased export likelihood, sales growth, and expanded business networks for participants. Dr. Münch will discuss how consortia enabled knowledge sharing and fostered confidence among female entrepreneurs, while also addressing the challenges of cooperation. This seminar offers valuable insights into innovative approaches for promoting female entrepreneurship and export growth in developing economies.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Florian Anselm Münch
Postdoctoral Researcher, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Dr. Münch is a postdoctoral researcher at the London School of Economics, specializing in Development Economics and Environmental Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Technical University of Berlin, where his thesis focused on Industrial Policy and Causal Inference. Dr. Münch completed dual master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Sciences Po Paris in International Political Economy and International Economic Policy, respectively.
His research interests span green industrial policies, export promotion, and the intersection of innovation and environmental sustainability. Dr. Münch has published papers in notable journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Energy Policy, and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. His current work includes projects on critical mineral mining, heat pump installations in the UK, and fostering innovation in de-industrialized regions.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Münch serves as a consultant with the Economic Policy Research team at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In this role, he collaborates closely with Alexandros Ragoussis, senior economist, and Ralf Martin, Principal Economist for Environment and Sustainability.
Details of Dr. Münch‘s work can be found here.